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Compare train for St Pölten to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Pölten to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 123 miles (198 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$50 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 25m.
Travel optionsfrom St Pölten to Salzburg
How to get from St Pölten to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from St Pölten to Salzburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 5406:31 AM2h18St.Pölten Hbf8:49 AMSalzburg Hbf$551One-way0 transfers
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IC 5406:31 AM2h18St.Pölten Hbf8:49 AMSalzburg Hbf$551One-way0 transfers
Fastest
RJX199529:59 AM1h54St.Pölten Hbf11:53 AMSalzburg Hbf$681One-way0 transfers
Other options
792149:36 AM2h02St.Pölten Hbf11:38 AMSalzburg Hbf$601One-way0 transfers
91212:06 PM2h02St.Pölten Hbf2:08 PMSalzburg Hbf$601One-way0 transfers
7921611:36 AM2h02St.Pölten Hbf1:38 PMSalzburg Hbf$601One-way0 transfers
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Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 25m.
- Around 31 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between St Pölten and Salzburg as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from St.Pölten Hbf and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Travel with Westbahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | S-Bahn, Österreichische Bundesbahnen to go to Salzburg by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Salzburg by bus.
- 30 direct trains per day with Westbahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, Österreichische Bundesbahnen.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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